Reviewer Guideline

Reviewer Guidelines
Tikrit Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics (TJCSM)

Reviewers play a vital role in ensuring the quality, originality, and credibility of research published in TJCSM. The following guidelines outline the responsibilities and ethical standards expected of all reviewers.

1. General Responsibilities

  • Provide an objective, fair, and constructive evaluation of the manuscript.

  • Deliver the review within the agreed deadline or notify the editorial office immediately if more time is required.

  • Decline the review if the manuscript lies outside your area of expertise or if you cannot provide an unbiased assessment.

2. Confidentiality

  • Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents.

  • Do not share, copy, or discuss the manuscript with others without explicit permission from the editor.

  • Information obtained during the review process must not be used for personal advantage or research purposes.

3. Ethical Considerations

  • Avoid any form of bias based on nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, or institutional affiliation of the authors.

  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest (financial, professional, or personal) that may influence the review.

  • Report suspected plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate submission, or unethical practices to the editorial board.

4. Evaluation Criteria

When reviewing a manuscript, please consider the following aspects:

  1. Originality – Does the paper present novel and significant findings?

  2. Relevance – Is the work within the scope of TJCSM and of interest to the academic community?

  3. Methodology – Are the methods appropriate, rigorous, and clearly explained?

  4. Clarity – Is the manuscript well-structured, written clearly, and free from unnecessary jargon?

  5. Contribution – Does the study advance knowledge or offer practical insights in computer science and mathematics?

  6. References – Are sources properly cited and relevant to the research?

5. Review Report

  • Provide detailed, constructive comments that will help authors improve their manuscript.

  • Distinguish between major issues (e.g., flaws in methodology, lack of originality) and minor issues (e.g., formatting, grammar).

  • Avoid vague statements; support your feedback with clear reasoning.

  • Maintain a professional and respectful tone at all times.

6. Recommendations

At the end of your review, you will be asked to recommend one of the following:

  • Accept without revisions

  • Minor revisions required

  • Major revisions required

  • Reject

7. Confidential Notes to Editors

In addition to the comments provided to the authors, reviewers may also include confidential remarks to the editorial board regarding manuscript quality, ethical concerns, or publication suitability.

8. Recognition of Reviewers

TJCSM acknowledges the valuable contributions of its reviewers. Certificates of review and acknowledgment may be provided as part of academic service recognition.

Commitment to Integrity
By accepting a review invitation, reviewers agree to uphold the ethical principles and professional standards of TJCSM and to contribute to maintaining the quality of scholarly publishing.